Over the years, Siong Leng has distinguished itself for the use of the traditional musical form Nanyin in contemporary, intercultural performances. Nanyin is a traditional form of music marked by lyrics and instrumentalization originating from Song and Tang Dynasties. Siong Leng’s practice involves the melding of this musical tradition with the contemporary tastes, heritages and cultures of Singapore through deep study. This work presentation will discuss the company’s creative processes and strategies since its foundation and an examination of Nanyin's history, form and identity in the Singapore context.

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Asian Intercultural Conference 2023

UEN Charity/CPE No: 200818680E | CPE Registration Period: 13 Jul 2020 to 12 Jul 2024

Intercultural Theatre Institute Ltd is supported by the National Arts Council for the period from 1 Apr 2021 to 31 Mar 2024